Overall - Reviews of Universitat de Barcelona (UB) | Spain

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Amanda D

University of California, Davis, Davis, United States
Literature, Undergraduate, University Agreement

Overall

I wish I had known...

what to bring and where to hang out.

In my opinion:

I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.

Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important

Academic reasons

4

Culture

3

Costs

2

Activities

2

Campus life

2

Party / people

3

Weather / location

4

Personal recommendation

meet with the professors, go out of your way to meet people and study with them.

During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot

Became familiar with another culture

4

Traveled

3

Improved language skills

4

Met people from other countries

4

Became more independent

4

Partied a lot

4

Experienced a change in life

4

Advanced my studies & career

4

Final comments

pack minimal things for everything, and make sure you know the number for emergencies

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“Planificación Territorial y Gestión Ambiental”

Laura S

Spain, Graduate
Geography, 2017

Overall

Buena Universidad, con prácticas de empresas, temario adecuado, formación continua y permanente, cumplen con los horarios establecidos, buena conexión, profesorado muy profesional.

Pros

clases a distancia

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Dulceb

Messiah College, Grantham, United States
Language, Undergraduate, Brethren Colleges Abroad

Overall

I wish I had known...

I had no idea how beautiful Barcelona was! You'll never want to leave

In my opinion:

Everybody loved it, you will too!

Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important

Academic reasons

2

Culture

4

Costs

3

Activities

3

Campus life

2

Party / people

3

Weather / location

4

Personal recommendation

Very

During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot

Became familiar with another culture

4

Traveled

3

Improved language skills

4

Met people from other countries

4

Became more independent

4

Partied a lot

3

Experienced a change in life

4

Advanced my studies & career

3

Final comments

Everyone should study abroad, or at least spend some time in a country other than their own. It really expands your horizons.

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PRISCILLA F

San Diego State University, San Diego, United States
Business Studies, Undergraduate, University Agreement

Overall

I wish I had known...

The catalán language (the official language there). Also the fact that I could obtain a Identification Number from the country in order to temporarily work there while i studied there.

In my opinion:

Most people loved it.

Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important

Academic reasons

3

Culture

4

Costs

3

Activities

4

Campus life

2

Party / people

4

Weather / location

4

Personal recommendation

Learn the language, talk to locals, they know everything!

During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot

Became familiar with another culture

4

Traveled

4

Improved language skills

4

Met people from other countries

4

Became more independent

4

Partied a lot

4

Experienced a change in life

4

Advanced my studies & career

4

Final comments

Open a bank account, make copies of all important documents, watch your belongings (pick pocketers)

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Tom G

Universität Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
Economics, Graduate, Erasmus

Overall

I wish I had known...

not really - i have allready been in barcelona before studying there

In my opinion:

Everybody loved it, you will too!

Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important

Academic reasons

2

Culture

4

Costs

2

Activities

3

Campus life

1

Party / people

4

Weather / location

3

Personal recommendation

go to the courses although it is not obligatory but it will help you to improve your language skills.

During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot

Became familiar with another culture

4

Traveled

4

Improved language skills

4

Met people from other countries

4

Became more independent

4

Partied a lot

4

Experienced a change in life

4

Advanced my studies & career

3

Final comments

enjoy life, travel as much as possible, but don't miss to explore barcelona - it's a fantastic town. try to learn a little catalan it will help you with the local people.

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